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Deja vu

8/4/2021

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Hello dear blog friends. Today I'm responding to author Colleen Chesebro's poetry challenge. She's diverged a bit from the usual weekly pattern and invited us to write a syllabic or a free-style poem.

​I wrote Deja Vu a while back and decided to share it today. I hope you enjoy it. But I especially hope you'll join in the challenge. Here goes: 
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If you'd like to know more about this weekly challenge, Colleen has some great suggestions and resources on her website. You'll also find a growing poetry community. 

I hope you're having a wonderful week. All the best!   
30 Comments
Joan Hall link
8/4/2021 16:24:24

This is lovely, Gwen!

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Gwen M Plano
8/4/2021 18:11:55

Thank you so much, Joan. 💗

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Harmony Kent link
8/5/2021 03:20:01

Wonderfully evocative, Gwen. I love it 💕🙂

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Gwen M Plano
8/5/2021 09:15:45

Thank you so much, Harmony. 💗

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Staci Troilo link
8/5/2021 03:38:14

I can feel the joy and hope in your words. Lovely.

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Gwen M Plano
8/5/2021 09:16:16

Thank you, Staci. You made my day! 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
8/5/2021 07:17:28

What a sad and sweet poem, Gwen! Thanks for sharing it with us. :-)

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Gwen M Plano
8/5/2021 09:16:51

Thank you, dear Yvette. Hugs... 😊

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John Howell link
8/5/2021 08:39:23

Lovely, Gwen.I like the last line "Something more than just deja vu.

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Gwen M Plano
8/5/2021 09:17:25

Thank you, John. Would be nice, right? 😊

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John Howell link
8/5/2021 10:12:04

Yes it would. 😊

Jan Sikes
8/5/2021 10:00:31

A poignant mixture of joy and sadness, Gwen. Beautifully done!

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Gwen M Plano
8/5/2021 12:12:47

Thank you, Jan. Hugs! 🤗

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Mae Clair link
8/5/2021 10:49:56

How bittersweet, but beautiful. One of your best, Gwen!

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Gwen M Plano
8/5/2021 12:13:10

Thank you so much, Mae. 💗

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D.L. Finn
8/5/2021 11:08:38

I felt the longing and freedom in this poem, Gwen. I can easily picture dancing amongst the clouds.

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Gwen M Plano
8/5/2021 12:13:41

Thank you, dear Denise. Wouldn't it be delightful? 😊

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Natalie Ducey link
8/6/2021 09:11:15

Beautiful, Gwen. Thanks so much for sharing! xo

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Gwen M Plano
8/8/2021 09:50:13

Thank you, dear Natalie. I'm so pleased you liked it. 😊

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Jill Weatherholt link
8/8/2021 04:51:16

This is beautiful, Gwen. xo

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Gwen M Plano
8/8/2021 09:50:38

Thank you, dear Jill. 💗

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Colleen link
8/8/2021 09:39:04

Gwen, this is a fabulous free-style poem. It's just beautiful. <3

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Gwen M Plano
8/8/2021 09:51:14

Thank you so much, Colleen. I'm elated you enjoyed it. 💗

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Sally Cronin link
8/9/2021 01:22:57

That is stunning Gwen ♥

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Gwen M Plano
8/9/2021 15:02:52

Thank you so much, Sally. 😊

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Robbie Cheadle
8/9/2021 06:33:58

Very beautiful and poignant, Gwen.

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Gwen M Plano
8/9/2021 15:03:26

Thank you, Robbie. 🤗

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JulesPaige link
8/9/2021 08:58:15

Deja Vu reminds me of Doppelgangers.
If one is not a twin... it is a little un-nerving to feel like one is seeing oneself without a mirror or feel like we've been someplace that we've never been before.

I've read some Science Fiction where to save the current situation folks traveled to the past. Not an easy thing... But a nice dream, though.

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Gwen M Plano
8/9/2021 15:04:23

Thank you, Jules. I hadn't thought of that, but you are so right. 😊

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Elizabeth link
8/10/2021 06:17:14

Hello Gwen, glad I stopped by. This poem is wonderful. Lots of feelings in there.

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